Elizabeth Kilmer, PhD currently works with the nonprofit organization Take This, focused on developing resources to help the games industry build safe and engaging communities. In addition to her work with Take This, Dr. Kilmer developed a comprehensive training program on the use of applied games, with tracks for educators, therapists, and community members. She co-authored the book Therapeutically Applied Role-Playing Games: The Game to Grow Method and has supported the use of digital games like Minecraft in interventions with neurodivergent youth.

 

Dr. Kilmer has extensive teaching and public speaking experience, with talks featured in conferences in the US and internationally. In her clinical practice, Dr. Kilmer uses games like D&D, Minecraft, and Animal Crossing to support insight, growth, and change with her clients.

 

Elizabeth is a white, queer, nonbinary person with ADHD.